Denver and the West

Hickenlooper staffer disciplined after caught campaigning at work

Tyler Mounsey, left, outside the Pepsi Center in preparation of the Democratic National Convention in 2008. (Denver Post file photo)

A staffer for Gov. John Hickenlooper has been disciplined after he conducted campaign business at work, prompting a stern warning to all state employees from Chief of Staff Roxane White.

"You may NEVER, EVER use State resources for campaign work," White said in missive sent Thursday. "This includes conducting campaign business on your work computers or in the Capitol. If you violate this policy, disciplinary action will be taken."

White's admonishment came after The Denver Post inquired about Tyler Mounsey, the governor's director of constituent service. The Post received a tip that Mounsey sent Facebook invitations for a fundraiser for Hickenlooper from a state computer. Hickenlooper, a Democrat, is running for re-election.

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